Product ID:NITRIC ACID,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9655
MSDS Number: BDKCV

J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: >40%.

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN OR EYES.INHALATION OF
VAPOR OR OXIDES OF NITROGEN IS INJURIOUS TO LUNGS

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN.CALL A DOCTOR AT ONCE.IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE ARTIF. RESP. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN,CA LL DOCTOR

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID INHALATION OF POISONOUS GASFOUS OXIDES
OF NITROGEN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WOOD AND OTHER ORGANICS MAY IGNITE
SPONTANEOUSLY OR HAVE GREATLY INCREASED FLAMMABILITY.EXP-H2S,PWD

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH SPILL WITH PLENTY OF WATER & NEUTRALIZE
WITH ALKALINE MATERIAL SUCH AS SODA ASH,LIME,ETC.;PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO ELIMINATE OXIDES OF NITROGEN FUMES & ANY CO2 GAS
FROM USE OF SODA ASH OR LIMESTONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED PROPERLY
RDRAINED SITE AWAY FROM HEAT & OUT OF SUN. ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NITRIC VAPOR & OXIDES OF NITROGEN ARE INSIDIOUS,
SYMPTOMS FROM INHALATION MAY BE DELAYED.DO NOT BREATHE THESE
FUMES.STORE IN A COOL,DRY AREA.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED OXYGEN OR CLEAN AIR SUPPLIED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE ALL FUMES.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,NEOPRONE APRONS,NEOPRENE SAFETY
SHOES,NEOR CLTH
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES (CONTD): FOLTER TYPE RESPIRATORS ARE
UNSUITABLE.USE SELF-CONTAINED OR AIR SUPPLIED BREATHING APPARATUS
APPROVED BY NIOSH.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244F,118C
Vapor Pres:3.0
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:1.41
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW (EXPOSED TO LIGHT) LIQUID
WITH AN ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST METALS,H25,WOOD,EXCELSIOR,PAPER COTTON & ORGANICS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE & NEUTRALIZE AS ABOVE BEFORE DISPOSAL.IF
LOCAL ENVIROMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT,FLUSH NEUTRALIZED RESIDUE TO
AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

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